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"From Stillness to Spectacle" |
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| Anthony Conto Oakley, Artistic Director | ||
| November 8, 2025 |
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President's Message
Hey Pals,
Thank you for joining us for this evening’s performance of the DC’s Different Drummers Symphonic Band, under the baton of Anthony Conto Oakley. I am so delighted to be a part of this organization that has for over 45 years been a place for LGBTQ+ and ally musicians and performers to come together for fellowship, artistry, community, and visibility.
The Symphonic Band’s Fall 2025 is themed “Unapologetically Human – From Stillness to Spectacle.” What a strong message and program to remind us all who we are and who we will always be, especially in the face of constant political, social, and cultural uncertainty. Our rainbow community has a way of coming together and lifting each other up, and we certainly won’t stop now.
Tonight, we will perform works both familiar and new to you, our audience. From the classical masterpiece Carmina Burana to the thrillifying and rejoicifyingly fun Selections from Wicked, and everything in between, this program has something for everyone.
Thank you again for supporting DC’s Different Drummers. As you leave tonight’s concert, remember no matter what comes next, “you've always had the power, my dears, you just had to learn it for yourself.” If you are interested in connecting with DCDD as a performer, volunteer, donor, or business partner, please do not hesitate to reach out. I hope to hear from you soon!
With My Sincere Gratitution,
Tim
Concert Program
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Fanfare Esprit |
Carol Britten Chambers |
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Nothing Gold Can Stay |
Steven Bryant |
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Chasing Sunlight |
Cait Nishimura |
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unBroken |
Randall Standridge |
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On the Mall |
Edwin Franko Goldman |
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Carmina Burana |
Carl Orff |
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I. Fortuna Imperatix Mundi |
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Selections from Wicked |
Stephen Schwartz |
Musicians
DC’s Different Drummers thanks the musicians below for their participation. Without their donations of their time, skill, and passion, this concert would not be possible.
| PICCOLO
Kevin Gilbert * Mathew Harris Tommy Nelson Charlotte Volpe FLUTE Peter Botjer Liz Cameron David Cho Kate Cook Carrie Field Kevin Gilbert * Karsten Halusa Mathew Harris Amanda Hermans Julie Hochsztein Katie Kearney Olivia Kingsbury Tommy Nelson Ashton Oldfield Isabella Przybylo Claire Rogers Beth Root Anton Spencer Sid Su Charlotte Volpe Kelly Williams OBOE Kristina Drye Natalie Harshman Louis Reichwein * BASSOON Keith Glaeske Tim Schmeling Karley Thurston Bb CLARINET Elena Akers Virginia Burger William Cho Alicia Cooperman Brett Fitzgerald Annaliese Gould Michelle Graff Dorian Hawkins * Debbie Henry Todd Hill Teayeon Kim Janet Larsen Hannah Lee Beatrice McDermott Neeha Mian Sarah Olscamp Martin Phillips Kirby Pitchford Tamara Radcliffe Javier Rodríguez Benítez Sarah Schauber Matthew Spata Katie Statema Bill Stroud Greg Tarker Benjamin Telerski Zhong Thai Gina Viner |
BASS CLARINET
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TROMBONE
Barry Ames Heather Buchanan Ross Chapman Lauren Drew Jimmy Edwards * Morgan Felix Mary Kelly Marty Noyd Annie Jensen Andrew Mathis Rick Stewart BASS TROMBONE Dan Calamari Libby Carlson Sasha LaPonsa David E. McBee EUPHONIUM Ryan Blake Chip Clapp Sam Dilley Kim Do Ben Dotson Marisa Katz * Alex Ostrander TUBA Jamie Davis Wayne Eldred Jim Graves Aras Troy Larry Wile * PERCUSSION Lucas Chen B De Zwaan John Ketterer * Max Lindsey Yuki Ng Matthew Pack * Aaron Park Michael Polk Courtney Priebe Mars Schwichtenberg Vianna Vo PIANO John Ketterer Yuki Ng
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Notes of Dedication
A dedication of unBroken to Anthony Casey.
- Sean Casey
For my parents, who have always supported my musical endeavors. Without their enthusiasm, I would not be the player I am today and I am eternally grateful for everything they've given me. They have lifted me high enough to defy gravity.
- Shelley Collins, dedicating Wicked
To my guiding beacons, I would be lost in the darkness without the light of your unconditional love, unwavering support, and friendship. Thank you Mike, Kai, Rai, Jenni, and everyone else for believing in me. I love and appreciate you all.
- Kimothy Do, dedicating unBroken
To Kelly,
Here's to 15 years of friendship, and hopefully many more.
"Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you, I have been changed for good."
- Charlotte Volpe, dedicating Wicked
DCDD Symphonic Band Leadership
Anthony Conto Oakley
Symphonic Band Artistic Director
Anthony has been the Artistic Director of the DC's Different Drummers Symphonic Band since Fall 2014. He is a music educator, leader, and arts advocate. His primary background is in instrumental music, both band and orchestra, but he also has a background in choral music.
Anthony is the Executive Director of the Maryland Music Educators Association, the professional association for music educators in Maryland. Before his current position, he spent 21 years as a high school arts administrator and band and orchestra director.
He has earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Music in Music Education and Conducting, both from the University of Maryland, College Park. He has been accepted to and attended enrichment programs at The Julliard School, the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of Maryland, and most recently, earned a graduate certificate in Executive Leadership in Arts and Culture Strategy with the University of Pennsylvania and National Arts Strategies.
Active in the music community of the region and state, Anthony has served on boards and as an officer for several professional music associations, as well as having served as a chair for various committees, events, and honor ensembles. He can also be found as a guest conductor, adjudicator, clinician, and from time to time, a freelance trumpet player.
As a clinician, Anthony has presented at the Maryland Music Educators Association Conference, the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, the Iowa Bandmasters Association Virtual Conference, and the Pride Bands Alliance Conference.
Anthony is a native Washingtonian/Marylander. He was born and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, where he currently lives today. He and his husband Kevin, along with their dog, Faye, enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, going for walks in their community, and supporting local restaurants and businesses.
Donors & Community Partners
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COMMUNITY DONOR Shawna Abston Kendra Appleheimer K. B. Khorey Baker Benjamin Beaury Shamaria Bell Syl Bennett Abby Berman Ananda Bhatia Kevin Blais Christina Blomquist Shahaley Bornstein David Borrego Brandan Boxbaum Tatum Burnett Liz Cameron Cass Caveney Sharon & Kevin Chapman Kevin Chen Kate Cook Lila Cooper Landon Cox Christine D'Amato Davide De Battista Alex Domini Rachel Drye Kristina Drye Jacob Dwyer Ryan Ermey Morgan Felix Erica Frazier Chris Ford Jenna Goosen ^ Rose Hahn Carla Hardy Julia Harris William Havranek Caryn Hertz & Larry Marks Julie Hochsztein ^ Lexi Howard Madison Howard Anna Kegler Mark Khristopher Elliott Kozuch Sasha LaPonsa ^ Janet Larsen Bo Lenhardt Sarah Licht Riley Link Sarah Lord Olivia Luzquinos Jackie Madejski Keith Manning David Mathis Kathryn Meyer ^ Carri Nelsen Sirene Noir Michael Overton Matthew Pack ^ Michael Polk Dean Preston Tamara Quintana JD Rackey Megan Rattliff Caroline Reppert Melodia Rinaldi Ivan Robles Kristina Romines Andrew Runkle Eugenio Santillan Palmer Shepherd Claire Simon Charlotte Steinecke Rick Stewart Matthew Swanson Madelyn T. El Thomas Jessica Thompson Alicia Vallorani Gina Viner Charlotte Volpe Steven West Larry Wile ^ |
FRIEND OF DCDD Michelle Beddor Allen & Michele Boxbaum Lauren Burn Sean Casey Susan Drilling Robert Heim Taylor Hendriksma ^ Andreas Hopfer Chad Koratich Jeannine Krell Patrick O'Donnel ^ Philip Rosi Mitzie Rothman Timothy Schmeling ^ Gregory Tarker Kellie Wussow
DRUMMER’S CIRCLE Meredith Carpenter & Korey Rothman ^ Debra Falatko Francois Tur Harvey Zuckman
CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE Bruce Herr, Jr. Bruce Herr, Sr. & Ann Herr David McBee
FOUNDER'S CIRCLE Laurel Anderson
DCDD PARTNER Aditi Dussault Kyle Ruempler ^
^ denotes Board member
DC's Different Drummers has received partial funding via grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the DC Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. We thank them for their generosity and belief in our mission!
Thank you also to the following organizations and businesses for their support this past year, either through direct financial contributions (including on behalf of anonymous individuals) or for partnering on events with DCDD: American Endowment Foundation as you are. DC Benevity Combined Federal Campaign D.C. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence DC Public Library System PayPal Giving Fund Shaw's Tavern The Ianthom Foundation (in honor of RJ Willougby) Trade DC United Way of South Hampton Roads
If you would like to make a contribution, please visit www.dcdd.org/donate. DCDD’s charity code with the Combined Federal Campaign is #93755. |
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